Vol 12 issue 4

MS Parent Conferences Draw Student Comments

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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068

Oct. 31,1975

Hyde and Mikva Lecture

Rep. Henry Hyde (Rep.) Representatives Henry Hvde (Republican! and Abner Mikva (DemocratI came to speak to government classes the week before last and left Maine South students with a better insight as to how our government works.

Both guests were asked to speak on how Congress works, but Mr. Mikva. having probably remembered his government classes when he was in high school, spoke instead on gun control, claiming that he thought the students would be bored with a speech on congressional workings.

Representative Mikva has sponsored a bill now in congress proposing the prohibition of the manufacture, sale and distribution of all handguns. Be-

tween 1963 and 1973 more Americans died bv handguns in the United States than all of the American soldiers killed in Viet Nam. .Northern Ireland is onethird more safe than the US and when someone is shot there at least we know why.

Mr. Henry Hyde did tell about congressional workings but it was not exactly boring. The representative, when asked questions about energy replied that he would favor a bill lessening the restrictions of strip mining operations as the U.S.. has over 60 per cent of the worlds coal supply. He felt, as most congressmen do. that the federal government should not directly subsidize the City of New York but should give money to the state to give to the city. .Marijuana is also a controversial issue and when asked if he would vote for its decriminalization in Illinois as it is in Oregon, Mr. Mikva replied yes. Decnminalization would

Maine Souths annual football brunch will be held Sunday. NoRep. Abner Mtkva (Dem.) vember 16, at 11 a.m. at the Park Ridge Country Club. All varsity football players, their parents.

Pep Club members, Hawkettes, and cheerleaders are cordially invited to attend.

Student unconscious after blow Tickets for the brunch are $5 each and will be available on head ... man falls over from through Ms. Bobrich, Ms. GoU. heart attack ... girl lying on and Ms. Sellers after October 17. ground after auto accident ...

Would you have been able to save these three people?

Kathleen Patt will now compete with other winners to become one of the two state representatives to the national competition. Two winners and an all expense paid trip to Williamsburg, Virginia this January to attend seminars on educational and social issues and to be on hald for the selection of the national winner.

The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and will have her "Bicentennial Minute presented on the CBS television network.

SC Aims for Full Course Credit

By Beth Lee Although driving to school is convenient, parking at school is another story. This summer the school hired contractors to repave the parking lots. In doing so the parking lines were shortened by a foot.

For students who are careless in their parking habits, the distance between lines is not enough. Consequently thev receive a parking ticket Although the tickets have printed on them Maine South Student Council. " the monev made from the tickets goes to the Senior Class. Student Council has been trying to get newtickets printed but the administration won t print new ones until the old ones are used up The complaints about lounge tapes are still heard among the juniors and seniors with lounge privileges. Complaints range from "you cant hear the

Bandorama, a musical interlude with an upbeat, is scheduled for Saturday. November 8, at 8 p.m. Admmission will be by activity tickets or Music Booster Cards. Price without identification will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students.

The Concert and Marching Band will be performing selected numbers from the 1975 football

First Aid Class to Start

The selection committee was composed of Thomas O'Brien, Michael Myer, Joel Morris, and Steve LoBiie.

music." to "that music is as old as my mother.' Student Council designated the problem to a committee that will investigate the possibilitv of buving a jukebox.

WMTH says that the quality of the tapes would improve if hew records could be bought.

Student Council will also look into the possibilitv of giving money to WMTH for records.

Some members said that WDAI should be played through the intercom instead of tapes.

Sharon Beckman. president of Student Council moved that participation on Student Council should be given academic credit.

The amount of credit given would have to be determined by a committee of Student Council members. Social Science teachers and the administration.

HopefuUv. the offering of credit would fill up some of the openings on the freshman level. and make Student Council more effective.

"No, I think teachers would be extra careful, thev wouldn't really want to offend anyone."'

Sophomore Lynn Eness commented that "teachers wouldn't really say what thev thought about you."

When teachers were asked if they would say the same things with students present, Mrs. Cynthia Gilmore, Home Economics teacher, replied, "Yes. We want the parents to relate what we say to the student anyhow.'• Mr. Joel Morris, Social Science teacher, said that he would sau the same things, "but would use a little more discretion."

Mr. Kenneth Beatty, English teacher, commented that "99 out of 100 limes I wouldn't mind if a student was present. I always try to tell the positive points of a student, but once in a great while, maybe every three or four years, you run into a student with a special emotional problem which can only be discussed with the parents.

1975-76 Concert Band Bandorama Scheduled at South for Nov. 8

Football Brunch

Patt G>mpetes for CBS Kathleen Patt has been chosen as the Maine South High School winner in the Bicentennial Seniors scholarships competition. This Maine South competition is part of a nationwide • scholarship program for high school seniors currently being conducted by the .National Association of Secondary School * Principals with funds from the Shell Oil Co. Runner-up was David Gawaluck and Michael Damian Sandrock.

Kathleen s winning composition consists of a Bicentennial Minute " and a commentary discussing the relevance of this minute for today and for America's future. She also scored high on a current events test.

mean that if a person had a small amount of pof with him the violation would be about the same as a traffic ticket. He also had somfe views on energy, disagreeing with Henry Hyde on the strip mining issue. He feels that money should be spent to find new sources of energy such as solar and atomic energy. Typifying the democratic stereotype.

Representative Mikva feels that the large oil companies should have a higher excessive profits tax and that there should be a roll back on oil prices.

Parent-teacher Conferences will be held November 4. (A-Li and 18 (M-Z). Teachers are usually semi-enthusiastic about talking to parents, but students feelings about conferences varied.

"I don't like them." said one senior boy, "I never know what my teachers are going to say about me."

A sophomore commented that seeing teachers talk to parents was like "watching a news show.

I could really care less about conferences, " Senior Susan Albachiaro. disagreed with that thought. "I encourage my parents to come. I like them to meet my teachers."

An underclassman agreed to that by saying. "Conferences give my parents a good chance to understand my teachers and school. I always give them a bias opinion."

Changing the question to whether or not students felt that teachers would say the same things about them If they were there, Sue Dziekanski. "78 said

This year the Health Department will offer a new quarter class on first aid and personal safety and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). This mini-course will be offered to any student who has ninth period free, and enrollment is limited to 15 students. No credit will be given.

This course is being offered so

that students can obtain basic knowledge of first aid for use in emergency situations and in getting summer jobs.

Last year a Maine East teacher had a cardiac arrest and died because no one knew what to do to save him. Also, a young girl from New Jersey saved her father's life by administering CPR when he had a heart attack.

The government is trying to get one out of everv five persons skilled in CPR. By the use of machines you learn how to keep a person alive by a series of • Please turn to page 3

halftimes. .Numbers are expected to include "Lover," 'Showcase for Band, " "Mercy.

Mercy, Mercy" and a bicentennial salute. Specialty arrangements will feature a trumpet solo in "Quejada": " A r t i s t r y and R h v t h m " arranged by Kenton; and the Hawkettes dancing to "Scottish Folk Songs.•• This particular number is to honor Ruth Leask. our 1975-76 AFS student from Scotland.

Bandorama will be in the spectator g\'m to enable the band to do marching formations already demonstrated for the home football fans. The second half will be "in concert " — the seated performance.

Bandorama has been well received in the past, and students are urged to go this year. Mr. .McLean, band director, and the band would appreciate all vour support. Why not start off your Saturday night by checking out the action at the spectator gym?

That way. we 11 all know what music to expect when football goes downstate!

Souths WMTH Airs Locally Which local radio station plays all types of music, from classical to hard rock, covers local sports and news, and puts together those great tapes you can hear only in the Maine South lounge?

WMTH, 88.5FM is the Radio Voice of Maine Township. Its staff of 79 hard-working and ambitious students plan, engineer, direct, announce, produce, and cover the latest news and sports from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The staff produces four daily shows. 'Great Composers ' consists of classical music and broadcasts at 1 p.m. daily, and "Theater Music, " tunes from TV, and musicals airs at 2;05 p.m. 'Sounds from the Underground" (sorry — its lot live from a New York subway) plays the latest in hard rock and comes on at 3:05 p.m. "28 Survey" plays the top 40 hits beginning at 4:05 p.m. In addition to these old favorites, the staff has added two new shows this year.

"Review' at 10:55 a.m. is a critique of entertainment. A report is given on all the latest books, movies. TV shows, plays, and even albums.

"Friday Special ' at 1:05 p.m. on Fridays explores a world of subjects. Stories about contemporary musicians and other popular topics are featured.

Who puts all this together? Mr.

Ralph Wagoner is the faculty sponsor. Kim Hendee acts as student director, assisted by Dave Downing. Adrian Sakowitz.

Sports Director. Dan .Nocchi.

News Director, Nancy Bums.

Music Director, and Chris Durack, Chief Engineer are responsible for the fine production of the various shows.

Twenty-five announcers cover shows, news, sports, and music.

A special feature this year will lake place on Saturday, Decem-

ber 20 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. A 1930 s dance marathon will be similated by the WMTH staff, who will come donned in 30's attire. This money-raising event will be broadcast live bv (who else?i WMTH for 17 straight hours.

Dont miss the fun and excitement of listening to your favorite couple dance to fame and glory in 30's style, and don't forget to tune in dailv until then to "88.5 on your FM Dial."

A behind-the-scenes glance at the WMTH studio during broadcasting time.

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October 31,1975

SOUTHWORDS

Reylew

Hollywood Tale Shown

The new GIC computer in the Career Resource Center is used to help students choose colleges and careers.

Here, Senior Dave Barklow feeds information into the machine.

by Margaret Rreppel The tried and true story of small-town boy trying to make it big in the world appears again in a new movie, "Hearts of the West."

Set in the early 1930s, the story deals with an aspiring young lowan. Louis Tater, who heads off for the University of Nevada Correspondence School in hopes of becoming a great writer of Western (as in cowboys and Indians I literature. Unfortunately, the school turns out to be a fraud and the two swindlers behind the scheme decide to take Tater's

money and then run. However.

Louis gets away from them first, winds up in the .Arizona desert, and eventually gets picked up by some extras shooting a Western movie.

From there on, Tater's career as a writer more-or-less begins.

He meets the has-been, the moody producer, the powerful men behind the scenes, plus the smart-mouthed, but heart-ofgold script girl. Less this movie appear too plastic so far, it does have more depth than just a "small-town boy makes good" flick.

Students Trained at MS Maine South is lucky to have several student teachers this year on faculty. Occasionally we will have a student teacher as the instructor of a class while the regular teacher seemingly "disappears."

This isn't really what happens.

Actually these student teachers are in training for teaching on a regular basis, but not particularly at this school.

Student teachers are approved

by Mr. Robert Barker, assistant principal, and the department chairmen. They are interviewed, but usually aren't accepted if they attended Maine South for their high school education. At the present time, there are well over a dozen student teachers in our faculty.

"We are the training center for student teachers from a wide range of colleges," states Mr. Barker. Some of these colleges are Northern, Western. Southern, Northeastern, Northwestern, Elmhurst, Illinois State, American Conservatory of Music, Loyola, University of Illinois at Champaign, University of Illinois at Circle Campus, George Williams, Lake Forest, St. Olaf, North Park and De Paul,

Miss Parhead, a girls' dance student teacher, is from the University of Illinois at Circle Campus. She requested to do her student teaching at Maine South because of our dance curriculum.

She has been dancing for about 10 years, and she is a semi-professional dancer who dances with a company.

"Students here at Maine South are very creative, friendly, fresh and wholesome, " comments Miss Parhead.

The press box used to broadcast Hawk football games was burned out recently by a vandal.

Note Orch.'Choral Concert The Maine South Music Department will feature the first concert of the school year presenting the Concert Choir and Concert Strings on November 2. at3:30p.m.

To celebrate the bicentennial.

Lloyd Spear, Chairman of the Music Department, remarked that every concert this school year will feature American Heritage music.

"Our program covers are on a combined musical and patriotic theme. " stated Mr. Spear.

Included in the program are

the songs "I Hear America Singing " and "America, The Beautiful."

In turn, the orchestra plans to have "Concert Piece for Bassoon and String Orchestra " by Burill Phillips. Miss Jane Patterson will play solo with the Maine South Strings for the above piece. Contemporary composition will also be played by the orchestra.

Everyone is welcome to attend the concert. Seats are not reserved and Music Booster cards may be presented for admission.

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Editorial

Thoughtful View Given to E.R.A.

By Suzanne Kuntz "Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."

This is the Equal Rights Amendment. By itself it appears to be relatively harmless; something that the Constitution has already guaranteed to every person in theory. However, because of numerous charges of discrimination against women, this bill has caused nation-wide controversy for the past five years.

It is not the bill itself that is so controversial, as its interpretation that has caused such wide-spread debate. Will women be drafted? Will both men and women lose their right to privacy based on sex? These and other questions predominate in the debate.

Introduced into Congress in 1923, ERA has supporters on both sides of the fence. Many politicians, acutely aware of their female constituents, favor the bill. The predominant anti-ERA backers continue to be church groups, mainly Mormons and fundamentalist sects, and STOP ERA, a national organization chaired by Phyllis Schlafly.

Mrs. Schlafly is a national force in the fight against ERA. She believes tliat men are clearly superior to women and that women are fools to even doubt this natural law. 'After all," argues Mrs. Schlafly. 'a man invented that telephone that all you women spend hours talking on." According to Mrs. Schlafly, this illustrated the mental superiority of men. most recent history started in 1972. After years of debate. Congress passed the amendment in 1972 and sent it to the state legislatures. Thirty-eight states must ratify the bill before the March 1979 deadline or it will be considered "dead. " Thirty-four states have already ratified the amendment.

ERA'S

In Illinois, in May 1974, ERA edged within four votes of approval only to be defeated because of the lack of a 3/5 majority. One of the primary reasons for this setback was Phyllis Schlafly, an Illinois resident. Mrs. Schlafly and her STOP ERA group lobbied extensively and successively to defeat the amendment in the Illinois Senate.

Many men fail to realize that ERA will benefit them also.

For example: It is easier for women to become exempt from jury duty than it is for men. In four states overtime compensation pay applies only to women. And in most states. women find it easier to get off work through childbirth and occupational limitations than men. All this would change under ERA, giving men and women equal standing in legal and business practices all the way around.

The draft is the most publicized issue in the ERA controversy. Will women be drafted on an equal basis with men?

With an all volunteer army, this appears to be a dead issue.

Under ERA, Congress would be able to draft women (Incidentally, it already can.) but the chances are slim of serving in combat. In 1971 only 5 per cent of eligible males were actually inducted into the services. Less than 1 per cent were ever assigned to combat units, and only a fraction of these went to the front lines. Women won*t be snatched away from their children to be drafted. Men have always been exempted for a variety of reasons, including family responsibilities—and so will women.

The issue of ERA seems to boil down to the idea of having the right to choose. In the words of Betty Ford, "I believe that every woman has a place in this world and I believe that whether you are a housewife, a mother, or whether you want to go into business . . . this is your choice, and every woman should have her choice. In this choice they should be considered equal, and that's what it's all about."

Billed as a comedy surprise, this movie also contains some serious drama too. Amid the slapstick, such as cars being put in reverse instead of forward, a light message (Isn't there always a message in films these days?) subtly surfaces. Hollywood may have had it stars and glamor in the thirties, but it also had a daily and dull routine of piecing a movie together to fi-" nally produce a picture the public would go see.

Trying to get such an idea across needs a good cast, and for the most part, actors in 'Hearts of the West" play their parts well. Jeff Bridges as Louis Tater does fairly well in portraying the aspiring writer who tries to get ahead. Andy Griffith also fits well into his role of a Hollywood extra, who becomes Tater's friend and advisor. (Only one little boy in the crowd asked why Sheriff Taylor was up on the screen.) Blythe Danner as the script girl, and Donald Pleasance as Kessler, the cunning producer, also fit into their roles and complement the major characters portrayed bv Bridges and Griffith.

Yet, don't expect to feel moved " by this story. Being in color, it doesn't seem entirely to be set in the Depression. The plot drags at times, which probably explains the stag-party scene near the end of the film, most likely to wake up some members of the audience. But for the most part, "Hearts of the West " is an entertainment film, and does not give off too serious a message concerning morals or man's attitude towards man. So see it just for _ fun and maybe find out why par- ' ents lament: "They don't make movies like they used to!"

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor.

Regarding the "Letter to the Editor" in the October 17 issue of SOUTHWORDS, we, a concerned group of students in 4A lunch, feel a boy doesn't really owe it to himself to ask a girl to Homecoming, or any dance, just for the sake of going, or just so a girl can say she went. Any girl who feels she must go to Home- ' coming at all costs, is. for the most part, self-centered.

Homecoming is an important time of year which the whole student body looks forward to, because each person can have a good time with someone he or she enjoys being with. Therefore, if aguy wants to ask a girl to a special event, such as Homecoming, that's his decision. But if he decides not to ask someone to the particular event, his position should be respected. Either way, his decision is the proper choice because it is what he truly feels or wants. A boy shouldn't feel as though he has an obligation to fulfill by asking a girl to an event.

We can't wait for Girl's Choice . to come around so that we can see who the author of October 17's letter is taking to dinner and the dance. The red-blooded American male is alive and well!

Respectfully, Tim Hudson '76 George Kages '76 Wally Kaminsky '76 John Krajewski '76 John Patelski '76 Dave Samuelson '76 Eric Sprieser '76 Editor's Note: SOUTHWORDS did receive ^ some response to its plea for let- * ters. We still need more though, so sit down and type up a complaint or compliment you have •« and hand it in to V-106. Faculty may write in too!

Have a Happy Halloween!

SOUTHWORDS

October 31,1975

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Quarter Ends Today: Students Frame Report Cards, Look into Hamburger U.

by Doug Savage The end of the first quarter marks the completion of 25 per cent of the school year. In doing so, it also signals the coming of the year's first report cards.

While not unimportant, quarter grades are more an indication of progress than a determined grade. Still, the quarterly reminder does cause concern among most students and some interesting observations can be made regarding students' attitudes towards their report cards.

Most interesting is the over-reaction of students upon receiving their grades. The average student is taken by surprise as he walks into homeroom on that dreadful morning to find his pink, computer-printed tabulation awaiting him upside-down on his desk. Experiencing sweaty , butterflies in stomach, and liimps in throat, the student hesitates and turns over his

paper, exposing the deadlv symbols of his future fate. If "the report is predominantly negative, the student will wander aimlessly through the school in a state of hallway hypnosis. There is always a strange correlation between those stunned students and those who are seen in the career resource center looking at brochures from Podonk State and Hamburger U. On the other hand, students with better grades react more favorably.

Report cards are neatly folded to preserve them for posterity and perhaps for later framing. Particularly satisfied students can be seen in the library, xeroxing copies to be sent to relatives.

Another interesting observation concerns what eventually happens to report cards themselves. It comes as no surprise that many never make it home.

Some are discovered months later still folded neatly in text-

A Short Story

The Costume Party An incessant rain fell throughout the fall night. Cool, but not cold enough to sleet or snow; windy, but not the gusty winds of a storm. A usual night, except for the fact that it happened to be Halloween.

Wet leaves swirled to the ground, adding to the rusty blanket visible in the yellow moonlight. Another kind of light escaped through the curtains of the house at the end of the street, where a Halloween party was in full swing. Shadows of ghosts, witches and other traditional costumes passed by the picture window, contrasting to the blare of rock music which seemed to seep through the walls. The chimes of the doorbell were drowned out by the volume of the party.

Minutes later, the record on the stereo was over and silence prevailed in the seconds before the next record began. Through the conversation, someone heard the persistent doorbell and went to see who had come to join the party.

The heavy wooden door swung open to reveal what appeared to be a weathered old man. Closer inspection gave one the impression that this man was some sort of pauper, from the smudges on his wrinkled skin to the battered remnants of clothing he wore. At the sight of the costumed people who had gathered at the door to observe the newcomer, the old man's face broke into a smile.

When asked if he would like something hot to eat, the man shook his head from side to side.

A pirate reached into the back pocket of his Levi's and drew out his wallet. At the sight of money.

the poor man smiled again but held his hand up in a sign of refusal. He just stood out on the steps and moved his eyes from one person to the next, and the happy glow never left his face.

Hours later, the front door opened again as the old man left the party, accompanied by a chorus of warm "Goodbyes" and several wishes for a happy Halloween. A hunched-over figure hobbled down the path to the street, and those who had not yet gone home went back into the warmth of the house. The general conversation concerned the mystery of the uninvited guest. A clown laughed as he commented that the man was the hit of the party, and he wasn't even wearing a costume. A few people chuckled until someone disagreed, saying simply that the man really was wearing a costume. He was dressed up as a hobo in search of food and money, yet the man underneath the costume refused both. All the man wanted is what every person needs to be happy — the knowledge that someone cares.

First Aid from page 1

B I 8 CUF A

Here is the solution to the crossword puzzle from the last issue.

O.K. Identified The man with the "alright" initials is Mr. Otto Kohler (O.K.). chairman of the Social Science Department. Mr. Kohler has been a ham radio amateur for 35 years, which explains why he likes to "ham it up socially."

Mr. Kohler has been on the staff of District 207 for 24 years. including the years he spent as Social Science chairman for Maine East and Maine West, before he came to South in '64.

chest compressions until help can be obtained.

At the completion of this course, students will receive a certificate from the Red Cross and the Heart Association. If you would like to enroll in this class which begins on November third in C-114A. entry blanks may be obtained in the PO. from a counselor or Miss Candice Purdy. a health teacher.

The solemn gaze is still a part of this male t^adiar— a "sig f i g " in tiie Science Department, who glories in giving out "social graces."

Students Support, Criticize Court Ruling

by Kim Kumiega Recently, the Supreme Court passed a ruling allowing teachers to strike students, providing that the action was not done in anger and only as a last resort.

Several students commented on the issue.

Lonnie Novak '79, "The new law surprises me. Also, I think it is very unfair to students. Schools already have rules for discipline.

As far as I'm concerned. I would rather be suspended than be hit by a teacher. " Mark Pabich '77, "If I were a teacher and some kid gave me trouble, I would take action" Bryan Smith '79, "If they hit kids, it doesn't do anything but get the kids against the teachers.

Kids can then build up a temper and strike the teachers back " Linda Egem '76. "I don't think it's right. I think there are ways of disciplining kids other than hitting them, like talking to them or their parents. " Karen Zdunek 76. "I don't like the idea. If a kid is that much of

Trick or Treat

"Dem bones, dem bones, Dem dry bones . . ."

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books, while others are immediately swept up by janitors in the form of pink confetti. One creative student was seen using his report card to absorb the grease on his pizza. Report cards are good for wrapping gifts and training puppies, too.

From these observations the following questions might arise: Shouldn't students be spared the trauma of quarterly grades?

Shouldn't that computer paper which is eventually incinerated be put to better use? Shouldn't teachers be spared the extra work of filling out extra grades? .And. generally, shouldn't quarter grades be eliminated?

by S. Carrie Fright Halloween night is an eery night With witches and goblins causing a fright.

As darkness creeps in. and you are alone You're quickly frightened by the sound of the phone.

At the lift of the receiver, a quick click is heard Was it a lunatic or someone absurd?

A loud scream comes from the midnight air.

Find out what it is. you don't dare.

As you try to sleep, strange noises prevail Your heart speeds up, your face turns pale.

Tonight the trees are making weird different sounds Like flapping of bird wings and baying of hounds.

Something starts scratching the windows and doors A ghoulish splat is heard, and then no more.

After a century of hours, the light breaks the gloom And begins to warm the once creepy room You run to your window without haste and with speed Last night, what happened?

Your house was egged and T.P.-ed.

a problem, physically abusing him will only compound the problem, and they should find some other solutions.''

Darlene Knet '78. "I wouldn't want to be hit. yet I think it's a good idea. Parents aren't here to supervise the kid. so they don't know what's going on. The teacher is in charge of the kids while they are in school."

Paul Vinopal '77, "The teachers shouldn't have the right to physically punish the student. It's too severe a punishment for a teacher to use and they shouldn't be the ones to discipline the student anyway."

Dan Tyrpak '76, "They can, but I'm just gonna keep hittin' them back. "

Julie Peterson '77, "It depends on the person."

John Petnicci '77. "You shouldn't be able to hit a student unless the parents give you their permission. " Nanette LeMonier '77, "I think it's ridiculous because the teachers have no authority over us anyway."

Dan McAuliff '79, "I don't like it because they could hurt somebody. A kid should be able to say what he wants."

Scott Gallus '78, "I don't think that it's right that it's up to the teacher to do the disciplining.

It's the parents' job."

Mark Maslanka '79, "If they're using it as a last resort, then'it's not going to do any good anyway."

Prayer Sessions Enhance Each Day

by Greg Stanton Maine South is known for its many extracurricular activities.

This year a new kind of activity has started at South. It's commonly known as praying.

Every morning, from 7:45 to 8:05, Maine South students meet in the dance room to hold a prayer service. The prayer services are open to anyone interested in praying, or to anyone who wants a spiritual lift in the morning.

The prayer session starts off with what the participants call "Share Time. " During this time, students are encouraged to share experiences, read scriptures, discuss personal problems and ask other students to pray for

special intentions.

After "Share Time, " the students break up into groups of three to six. Each group prays together and they share their thoughts about the day and their personal feelings.

A singing session closes the morning prayer service. A song is started by one student and soon everyone is singing along.

Two or three songs are sung, depending upon how much time is left.

Many clubs have been formed at South, but this one can give you unique and personal attention. If you want this kind of attention, join the prayer services that are held in the morning.

It's a great way to start a day!

-Wa'g\i^Il2i^r7/

SOUTHWORDS

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October 31,1975

Undefeated Hawks Face CBS for Title

by Rkhard Olson This weekend the Maine South Hawks will travel to Glenbrook South to face the Titans in what will be the Conference Championship and for a spot in the state playoffs.

If the Hawks win tomorrow against G.B.S they will host the first round of the state playoffs Wednesday at 1:30.

They have a very strong defensive unit that stunts quite often Their offense is well balanced and they use the pass very effectively. This game will feature two of the finest teams in the Chicago area.

The Maine South Hawks were once again victorious. 28-27. bringing their record to 8-0 against .Niles West. The Hawks

started very slowly against the Indians. The first three times the Hawks had the ball, they committed costly turnovers. Coach Robert Schmidt commented.

"We have got to cut down on the errors, we had five turnovers.

The Indians capitalized on these breaks to take a 14-0 lead early in the first quarter.

The Hawks came back quickly as they have all season, scoring on a 36-yard touchdown pass from Gaydon Brandt to Jamie Perrin. The extra point kick was wide and the score remained 146. The Indians quickly retaliated making the score 21-6.

Maine South came right back with a scoring drive of their OWTI. Led by the running of Rick Hader. the Hawks moved the

Harriers Successful

by Carole Papastefan On Saturday, October 25, the Maine South cross country team ended a successful season placing fifth in sectionals. The teams placing lst-4th in this meet are all rated in the top 10 in the state.

Scorers for the varsitv include: Mike Sandrock 15. Steve Senf 18.

Randv Niese 28, Tim McNamara 42. arid Dave Craig 70.

The week before. Homecoming, the varsity took 5th place in districts with Sandrock finishing 10, Senf 16, Niese 21, McNamara 30. Mueller 57. In these two meets, districts and sectionals.

Tim McNamaras scores suffered because of a recent illness.

'•.Nevertheless, the team ran their strongest, and placed considerably well." remarked coach John KilcuUen. Along with the varsity, our sophomores, headed by coach Drennen, finished the season placing 1st in the conference championship meet. The sophomores were also champions in the .Addison Trail and St. Patrick's invitationals.

Both the varsity and sophomore cross country teams ran one of their most successful seasons in the past 5 years.

James Perrin (20) does some fartcy footwork to evade a Glenbrook North man while Al Enrizuez blocks for him. ball to the 20-yard line of Niles West. From there Gaydon Brandt threw his second touchdown pass to Jamie Perrin.

Coach Schmidt remarked, "The Brandt-Perrin passing combination was excellent. " Rick Hader then ran for the two point conversion to make the score 21-14 at half-time.

At the beginning of the second

Swimmers Should Take Trophy in First State Meet

Today at New Trier East the Maine South Girls' Swim Team will try to qualify for the first girls State Finals meet tomorrow. According to Miss Dawn Butler, head coach, at least 13 members of the team will qualify in the 10 events held.

In the division meet held at North. Coach Tilley told his New Trier West, the Hawks views. "They have only been creamed the opposition with a around two years. We didn't final score of 287. The closest have much trouble at all " When team score was that of Glenasked about the players appear- brook South with 202 points. At ance. Coach Tilley had this to New Trier West last weekend the say. "They played good together team also showed their superiand scored a lot of goals. We had ority by winning the District a few guys who didn't see much meet with 264 points, the closest action this year, but received competition falling in behind plenty of playing time against with 169. them. The whole team looked At New Trier East, the preimpressive." liminaries for the top 12 swimThis years leading scorer for mers in each event should be the Hawks is Brian Eberle with very favorable for Maine South.

21 goals which breaks the old According to Miss Butler we record of 14 set last season. should be able to qualify two of "Brian has had a great season our Medly relay teaths, two this year," said Coach Tilley. swimmers in the 200 freestyle "He earned more goals than the race, two in the 200 Individual whole team did a few seasons Medlev, one in the 100 butterfly, ago." Paul Olson and Jim Krum- one inthe 100 free, two in the bOO wiede are the second leading yard free, two girls in the 100 yd. scorers with six goals apiece. backstroke and one in the 100 yd.

Soccer Team Tramples Maine North; Wins Match Mark Meyer Coach John Tilly and his soccer squad wave goodbye to another season as they advance into subsectional action, winning in their first effort 7-1 over a weak East Leyden team. Our Hawks finished their regular season trampling over Maine North 5-1 coming out to a finished product of 7-7-1.

Against East Leyden in their opening subsectional game, the Hawks had a field day. exploding for seven goals. Four of those goals were earned by the squads leading scorer, Brian Eberle.

"The boys looked like a team out there," stated Coach Tilley. " I m expecting them to give Maine East, who is ranked number one, a good game.

In the victorv over Maine

Girls Tennis Finishes Season Cindy Seno were victorious, while third doubles Kathy Wells 78. and Kim Kuchenberg '79.

The Maine South Girls" Tennis Team has played well this sea- were defeated. son, finishing with a 4-3 record. A .Mame South was also victofinal meet will be held today and rious against Niles East on OctoSaturday to determine division ber 14 The Varsity meet score placement. was 4-3. Linda Egem was dethe first singles comIn recent conference meets, feated inwhile the second, third, both the Varsity and JV defeated petition, fourth singles players were Niles .North and Niles West. and Second doubles comAgainst Niles North on October victorious. bination of Ellyn and Mary 7. the Varsity was victorious Lee were the soleMuck douwith a score of 6-1. First singles bles players. Bothvictorious first doubles Linda Egem '76, won with set Barb Sherry and Debbie Young scores 6-3, 4-6. 6-1. while second and third doubles Barb Block singles Mary Frick '78. third sin- Michelle Ploussard were and degles Carol Kazuk '78. and fourth feated. The JV was victorious singles Lisa Kelly '76, each won with a score of 6-1. in two straight sets.

The team was defeated in two The JV also defeated Niles non-conference meets. Against North with a 6-1 meet score. Deerfield on October 9, fourth First singles Mary Depke '78. singles player Lisa Kelly was the second singles Cher\l Babicz 76, only Varsity winner, resulting in and fourth singles Julie Defosse a I-€ meet score. The JV was '79. each won in two straight also defeated 3-4. with winners sets, while third singles Sue Brey first singles Mary Depke, second 77. won in three sets First dou- singles Sue Brey, and second bles combination of senior Kim doubles combination of Donna Peth and junior Katie Schiesser Pozdro and Cindy Seno. .Against and second doubles combination Highland Park, the second nonof freshmen Donna Pozdro and conference game, the Varsity

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half. Maine South kicked off to the Indians. The Hawk defense, aided by adjustments at halftime, stopped the Indians and forced them to punt. A few plays later Pete Nagle slashed over the right side of the line and ran 63 vards for a touchdown to tie Niles West, 21-21.

Niles West then engineered another drive which brought them

to first and goal on the one-yard line. The Hawk defense held them for three plays before allowing the score. The critical extra point was wide, however, making the score 27-21.

Maine South then began the winning drive power by the running of Nagle and Hader. The Hawks marched down to the four-yard line. The Indians, expecting a run. were totally fooled by a four-yard toss from Brandt to Perrin. Gavdon kicked the extra point to make it 28-27. The defense rose to the occasion, holding Niles West from scoring.

The offense then got the ball back and ate up valuable time.

The Hawks were stopped and had to punt the ball away. The Indians' last ditch effort to score was ended by Tom McGlade's interception to seal the victory.

The Hawks" comeback impressed Coach Schmidt. "We refused to lose, we always come back. Our offensive line did a fine job: Len Nowicki. Tim Zimmerman, and Kevin Brennan all had fine games." The Hawks had two runners over 100 yards.

Nagle gained 114, and Hader gained 102 yards. Jamie Perrin had an excellent game.

was defeated 0-7 and the JV was defeated 1-6. with victorious second singles JV player Sue Brey.

Maine South hosted the State District Tournament on Homecoming weekend and was victorious for the third consecutive year. Competing against nine schools for the team championship, Maine South won the meet with a total of 15 points, followed

by Maine East with 10 points, and Luther North with 8. Varsity player Mary Frick won the singles competition and Linda Egem was defeated in the semifinals. Doubles combination of Debbie Young and Barb Sherry won the doubles competition, while Ellyn Muck and Mary Lee were defeated in their second match.

This meet qualified singles player Mary Frick '78, and doubles players Barb Sherry '76, and Debbie Young '76, to compete in the IHSA Girls' State Tennis Tournament on October 24 and 25. These players were defeated in their first matches. Barb Sherry and Debbie Young were defeated in three sets, while Mary Frick was defeated in two.

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Editor*s Commentary

Press Box Burned; Are South's Students?

By Paul Ray, Sports Editor Think of Wednesday, Oct. 22. and what you were doing around 10 p.m. Most of us. having finished homework and watching the boob tube were so bored that we went to bed.

That is most of us did. One person, however, decided to play a funny joke — the old burn-down-the-Wilson-field-press-boxtricic.

Gee. wasn't that a funny joke. The only time I will laugh, though, is when the police march him down to the basement of city hall. As for the 3.000 students that agree with me. get out your cat-o-nine tails because the school, the police and last and least, the press know who you are.

I was just kidding about the cat-o-nine tails. I feel sorry for him as I do for anyone who is going to face punishment, especially since he is a student at Maine South who will be charged with arson and possibly will be expelled from school.

For those with little law background, arson is much worse than double parking, but not as bad as shooting someone who constantly tells bad jokes.

I am not advocating locking him up and throwing away the key. (what if he got a tonka toy' for his birthday that was too big to slide under the door? The state would have to spend money to take the lock out 1.1 do think he should be given the necessary tests Hike finding out if he can fit a square block into a round hole) and the guidance that he obviously needs. If you, the person who burned the press box, will come forward, freely, it will benefit the community, the school, but more importantly, you.

No man walks alone, but this is one time you must stand — with the support of your family and friends — and admit that you made a mistake and want to rectify it before society forces vou to.